Butler set to move today

MARTIN BUTLER'S move to Rotherham United is expected to be finalised today.

The out-of-favour Royals striker and his agent travelled to Millmoor for talks with manager Ronnie Moore yesterday.

A fee, thought to be around £150,000, has been agreed between the two clubs.

Butler, 28, who was one of the top earning players at Madejski Stadium, looks set to take a cut in wages as personal terms had been agreed with the Yorkshire side, who have money to spend following Alan Lee's departure to Cardiff for £850,000.

There was a snag yesterday when Butler's agent said he wanted a cut of the deal but Rotherham were unwilling to pay, claiming his "involvement in setting up the transfer has been minimal".

Butler, who was a substitute when Royals and Rotherham drew on Monday, is keen to join United and looks set to sign a contract which is likely to be for three years.